Trump Pushes DOJ Lawsuit Over Alaska Senate Race"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Gen. Ben Hodges (Ret.) says restrictions on Starlink service have dealt a significant blow to Ukraine's counter-drone capabilities and disrupted an early-warning system for incoming ballistic missiles. Carlos Gutierrez, former Commerce Secretary and CEO of…Bloomberg12h agoWhole story →SecurityEconomy
Gutierrez: US Has Gone Too Far With TariffsCarlos Gutierrez, former Commerce Secretary and CEO of Kellogg and author of Sheer Will, says trade under the Trump administration has become all-encompassing and can be used as part of geopolitical and political negotiations beyond trade itself. Gutierrez says the US has gone too far with tariffs and that easing them could help reduce inflationary…Bloomberg12h agoWhole story →CommerceBuild
Gen. Hodges (Ret.) Says Trump Actions Help Russia's WarGen. Ben Hodges (Ret.) says restrictions on Starlink service have dealt a significant blow to Ukraine's counter-drone capabilities and disrupted an early-warning system for incoming ballistic missiles. Hodges says it is bizarre for President Donald Trump to defend Elon Musk as a "good person" who would not do anything wrong, pointing to Trump's praise of…Bloomberg13h agoWhole story →Security
Teneo’s Kajiwara on Market Positioning Amid MidtermsKevin Kajiwara, Co-President of Political Risk Advisory at Teneo, says the market impact of the coming midterm elections will depend partly on how contentious they are. He identifies affordability as a central issue, linking tariffs and wars to higher fuel costs, while noting that rising interest rates and worsening fiscal conditions are also weighing on…Bloomberg13h agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomy
Khanna Says Zuckerberg Deal Shows Ultra-Rich Will Pay Wealth TaxProgressive Democrat Ro Khanna lashed out at opponents of California’s proposed wealth tax after Meta Platforms Inc. revealed stunning details of how Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg negotiated a deal to fund his potential payment of the levy and stay in the state if the measure passes.Bloomberg17h agoWhole story →Economy
Trump Changes Some Canada Tariffs in Bid to Aid Maine SenatorThe Trump administration is expanding tariff exemptions to more Canadian products, a move that may help boost Republican Senator Susan Collins’ reelection campaign in Maine.Bloomberg17h agoWhole story →Economy
Magyar Praises Hungary-EU Ties on Day of Anti-Soviet UprisingPrime Minister Peter Magyar used a commemoration of Hungary’s 1956 anti-Soviet uprising to reaffirm his country’s place in Europe, following years of pro-Moscow policies under his predecessor Viktor Orban.Bloomberg18h agoWhole story →Culture
Netanyahu Has Isolated IsraelBroad backlash has left Israeli voters with a stark choice in this month’s election: Elect a government committed to regaining international confidence or further alienate the country’s traditional allies with Netanyahu and his far-right coalition, says Bloomberg Opinion columnist Ronald Brownstein. (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg19h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Putin’s Temporary Control of Metro Unit Reaps Funds for War PushThe local unit of German grocer Metro said it committed 1 billion rubles ($12.4 million) to Russia’s war effort a month after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered it be put into temporary administration.Bloomberg19h agoWhole story →Security
Lovell Sees Earnings Growth Beyond AINadia Lovell, UBS Global Wealth Management’s head of global equity strategy, said markets may remain volatile over the coming weeks amid earnings, next week’s Federal Reserve meeting, midterm-election uncertainty and the Middle East conflict’s impact on energy and oil prices. Despite risks around financing the AI buildout, she said economic growth and…Bloomberg19h agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernment
In Riot-Hit Cities, the French Snap Up Weapons for Self DefenseLate Friday morning, Sam exited a hunting store in central Paris, fresh from spending €600 ($671) on weapons designed for self protection.Bloomberg20h agoWhole story →SecurityFood
Toronto Mayor Race: Billionaire-Endorsed Bradford Gains on Olivia Chow in PollsToronto residents may be poised to unseat Mayor Olivia Chow on Monday as she fights a close race with Brad Bradford, a moderate challenger who’s tapped into voter concerns about crime, congestion and affordability.Bloomberg20h agoWhole story →Justice
Trump, UK’s Burnham Set for Call as Tensions Rise Over Ukraine, Iran PolicyPresident Donald Trump spoke with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Friday as tensions build between the two governments over Russia’s war in Ukraine and the possibility of renewed US escalation against Iran.Bloomberg20h agoWhole story →Security
CFTC Chair on Prediction Markets, Election, Oil TradesCFTC Chairman Michael Selig says the agency is keeping a close eye on prediction markets ahead of the US midterm elections. Selig says he's disappointed Congress did not pass the Clarity Act which would have set up new rules for the crypto industry. Selig also says the agency is scrutinizing oil market trading related to President Donald Trump's…Bloomberg20h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
US Says Russia, Ukraine to Let Civilians Leave War-Torn AreaThe White House said Friday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to allow for aid in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky and prepare an evacuation route for civilians, even as Kyiv complained that crucial Starlink service had yet to be restored.Bloomberg21h agoWhole story →Security
How Chief Judge Rowan Wilson Is Shaping New York's Highest CourtHow is New York's top judge shaping the state's highest court? Chief Judge Rowan Wilson discusses his approach to leading the Court of Appeals in a profile tracing his path from childhood, through a career at Cravath, to the helm of New York's court system. (Produced by Paul Detrick; Senior Producer Andrew Satter; Executive Producer Josh Block) (Source:…Bloomberg22h agoWhole story →Justice
Why The Anti-Trump Playbook Is Failing In Canada's Timber CountryA provincial election in the heart of Canada’s lumber country is exposing the limits of using US President Donald Trump as a political foil, even in one of the places hardest hit by his tariffs. Bloomberg’s Thomas Seal has more. (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg23h agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomy
British Columbia’s Eby Falls Behind Conservatives as Anti-Trump Strategy FaltersA provincial election in the heart of Canada’s lumber country is exposing the limits of using US President Donald Trump as a political foil, even in one of the places hardest hit by his tariffs.Bloomberg23h agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomy
Mark Carney Says Starlink Manipulation in Ukraine War Worries CanadaMark Carney said he’s concerned about the manipulation of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite system that has made it harder for Ukraine to defend itself, and suggested Elon Musk’s reported involvement shows why he’s focused on making Canada less dependent on any one country or technology.Bloomberg23h agoWhole story →Security
Black Sea Ship Sinks in New Deadly Drone Strike Blamed on RussiaA Ukrainian-crewed vessel sank near Romanian territorial waters after a drone strike, killing one, in the latest such attack in the Black Sea for which President Nicusor Dan has blamed Russia.Bloomberg23h agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
